Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard pulled no punches in his defense of new wide receiver Adonai Mitchell, the team's second-round pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, whose character came into question just before draft.
Mitchell, who was viewed by many analysts as a borderline first-round pick, is believed to have slipped in drafts after reports surfaced about concerns regarding his character.
The Colts, who traded back in the second round from No. 46 to No. 52, decided that slide was enough for the explosive wide receiver out of Texas.
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When talking to reporters after making selections on Day 2 of the draft, Ballard vehemently defended Mitchell's character using some colorful language.
Disclaimer: There is NSFW language in the video below.
Chris Ballard is going to bat for Ad Mitchell and he's pissed about all of the reports of Mitchell's off the field concerns.
— Chris Shepherd (@NFLscheme) April 27, 2024
The #Colts GM is on one and I'm here for it. pic.twitter.com/yBu8wGWO83
Ballard has rarely been this animated when defending a player's character during his tenure with the Colts, but it's clear how he feels about Mitchell.
The Colts needed to add an explosive talent to the wide receiver room, and those reports essentially pushed Mitchell down to the Colts.
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